Purchased this for camping and peace of mind in case of emergencies, but its simplicity makes it a joy to use out on the patio whenever the mood strikes. We've used it for large strips of steak, brats, and so on. Just point it toward the sun and let it do its thing with no mess and no fuel. It cooks much faster than initially expected, the food smells great while cooking, and consistently turns out delicious. Pleasantly low maintenance and completely free to operate. It's exactly as advertised, (even exceeding expectations, as this is the first solar stove we've ever used and we weren't sure what to expect) and we've been extremely satisfied with this purchase. I'd make the same purchase again if something happened to this one.